Slate under speakers?


My system - listening area is on a suspended floor loft. Wood floor with carpeting on it. As a trial/experiment I currently have formica covered countertop sink cutouts under each of my Snell Type AIII's. No spikes...just sitting on top of the carpet. The difference was an easily noticable tightening up of the sound...more resolution...so I'm looking for a more permanent solution.

I came across some slate slabs (1 inch x 22 x 34 inches) that would would fit under the speakers nicely. Has anyone used slate in this way? If needed I could spike the platforms into the floor.
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Showing 1 response by pryso

Slate is becoming a favored material for custom turntable plinths due to its characteristic of dissipating micro-vibrations. It is not simply mass as several other materials can offer that as well. Apparently it is the layering process when the slate is naturally created.

My guess is that slate will become more popular for a base under component as more hobbyists learn about it. I would think it could be a superior material under speakers too.